Yearly Archives: 2013

June 7th – First drive thru’ bank! – “Money, money, money”

In 1962, the first drive through bank in the world opened in Switzerland.  Money, Money,Money! #Abba.  #singing;#feelgood Money, money, money I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay Ain’t it sad And

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June 6th – Elvis starts “virtual” tour – “Hound Dog”

In 1999, #Elvis. was announced to be about to take part in a virtual tour of the UK, 23 years after his death.  Enjoy “You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog”  #singing;#feelgood Hound Dog You ain’t nothin’ but a hound

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June 5th – Cause of the Klondyke Gold Rush dies – “Gold”

In 1922, the discoverer of gold, George Carmack in the Klondyke River died.  He started in the gold rush in 1896.  Here is Spandau Ballet’s “Gold”  #singing;#feelgood Gold Thank you for coming home I’m sorry that the chairs are all

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June 4th – Bruce Springsteen – “Born in the USA”

In 1983, #Bruce Springsteen released the album “Born in the USA”.  #singing;#feelgood Born in the USA Born down in a dead man town The first kick I took was when I hit the ground You end up like a dog

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June 3rd – Rock and Roll banned! – “Shake, Rattle and Roll”

In 1956, #Rock and Roll was banned in Santa Cruz, California.  It didn’t work!  Here is #Bill Haley and the Comets singing Shake, rattle and roll.  #singing;#feelgood Shake, Rattle and Roll Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots

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June 2nd – Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II – “Killer Queen”

In 1953, #Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.  She is the Queen and here is a song for her.  #singing;#feelgood Killer Queen She keeps Moët et Chandon In her pretty cabinet ‘Let them eat cake,’ she says Just like Marie Antoinette

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June 1st – Beatles – “With a little help from my friends”

In 1967 the #Beatles released their 8th album, #Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.  Here is my favourite track “With a little help from my friends”   #singing;#feelgood With a little help from my friends What would you think if

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May 31st – Big Ben rang for the first time – “Ring my bell”

In 1859, #Big Ben first rang out across the #London skies.  Join in with Anita Ward as she sings her 1978 hit “Ring my Bell”    #singing;#feelgood Ring my Bell I’m glad you’re home Well, did you really miss me?

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May 30th – Ray Stevens – “Everything is beautiful”

In 1970, Ray Stevens went to #1 in the US charts with “Everything is beautiful”  #singing, #feelgood Everything is Beautiful Jesus loves the little children, All the little children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, They are

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May 29th – Marvin Gaye – “Ain’t no mountain high enough”

In 1953, Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay reached the top of #Everest.  “Ain’t no mountain high enough seems an appropriate song for today! Ain’t no mountain high enough Listen, baby Ain’t no mountain high Ain’t no vally low Ain’t no

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